Comparison

LightningX vs Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LightningX

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LightningX is an entertainment app that lets you create visually striking electric arc and lightning effects between your fingers on the screen. You can generate up to five animated lightning arcs at the same time. Adding a sixth touch will freeze the lightning, allowing you to observe the effect in detail. The app is designed purely for fun and visual simulation, offering an engaging and interactive experience. LightningX can also help users visually understand how electric arc effects are represented in simulations

About

Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)

Create a personalized thunderstorm experience to aid relaxation and sleep. Customize rain intensity, thunder frequency, lightning effects, and background sounds. Includes a sleep timer with audio fade-out.

Highlights
  • Customizable thunderstorm types
  • Adjustable rain and thunder sounds
  • Toggleable lightning effects
  • Background ambient sounds
  • Sleep timer with fade-out
  • Bluetooth and AirPlay support
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Summon a thunderstorm on your smart device. Relax and fall fast asleep to the sounds of rain and thunder. The camera flashes when lightning strikes. THUNDERSTORMS • Strong Thunderstorm — Heavy rain with frequent lightning and thunder nearby • Normal Thunderstorm — Steady rain with a full range of lightning and thunder • Weak Thunderstorm — Light rain with occasional lightning and thunder far off • Passing Thunderstorms — Rain and lightning intensity changes as the storms pass Rain • Toggle rain sound effects • Change rain audio: Default, Heavy, Steady, Light, On Tin Roof • Change rain volume Lightning/Thunder • Toggle thunder sound effects • Change thunder volume • Change delay lightning (Wireless audio delay offset) • Toggle delay thunder • Toggle lightning light effects • Change lightning transition effects • Change lightning/thunder occurrence: Default, Occasional, Normal, Frequent Passing Thunderstorms • Change starting storm for Passing Thunderstorms: Weak, Normal, Strong • Change cycle time for Passing Thunderstorms: 15m, 30m, 60m Background Sounds • Toggle background sounds: Birds, Cicadas, Crickets, Frogs • Change background sounds volume ADDITIONAL FEATURES • Sleep Timer — Set a timer with a gradual audio fade-out. • Bluetooth and AirPlay Support — Connect to Bluetooth speakers directly, or connect to speakers with AirPlay using the Control Center. Adjust the Delay Lightning setting to offset wireless audio delay. Please contact me at support@thunderstorm.scottdodson.dev if you experience any issues. I'd love to hear your thoughts and appreciate you taking the time to rate and review the app. I want to continue to improve Thunderstorm Simulator and create a great experience for you and future users. Thank you! —Scott *Ad-free version: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/thunderstorm-simulator/id1200949907

Screenshots

LightningX3 screens
Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) at 3 against LightningX's —. LightningX's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LightningX versus Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightningXThunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months
AdsYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB75 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerharun tayfun soylemezScott Dodson

In-app purchases

None

LightningX

No in-app purchases

None

Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LightningX free?
LightningX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) free?
Thunderstorm Simulator (w/Ads) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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